The Stepford Life (2001 Video) User Reviews

Review of "The Stepford Life"

[Chrliesangelsman · 9/10 · 21 April 2005]

A wonderful 'mini-commentary' on "The Stepford Wives {T.S.W.} (1975)." I really enjoyed watching this program as the stars, director, and producer look back upon fond (and in one case 'not so fond') memories on the making of "T.S.W." It was such a breath of fresh air watching as these professionals looked back on the fun times they had making this movie. It also had many cute moments such as, when Ms. Newman (Carol Van Sant) repeated those famous 9 words "I'll just die if I don't get this recipe." Believe it or not, it still comes across with a 'haunting' touch of nostalgia just as it did when the movie was first released. It is a shame that the movie was not a bigger success in 1975, God knows it should have been. Had more people viewed this movie, it would be an even bigger 70's classic more along the lines of "The Towering Inferno" in regards to numbers. This is a WONDERFUL piece of art and even though ever so slightly dated, still makes for GREAT entertainment. The only reason, I don't give this feature a '10' is simply because it would have been even more wonderful had it been just a little bit longer, and explored more technical insight on the material, ideas, changes and reasons for the changes that were made. Lastly, the actresses have really aged well, and look absolutely divine. Or should I say 'just like a stepford wife.' {laughs}

Gene Cobb

The Stepford Wives deserves more than this

[bensonmum2 · 4/10 · 13 November 2005]

I just love DVDs with these mini-documentaries. The Stepford Life, however, isn't one of the best. There's just not enough interesting information or stories about the making of the movie and/or the people involved. All three of the actresses spend their interview time saying nothing but glowing things about each other. It's like one giant love-fest. They relate nothing of interest about working with one another. The director, Bryan Forbes, spends most of his screen time slamming the writer, William Goldman. He seems bitter about the whole thing. And the producer, Edgar Scherick, adds even less to the proceedings. A movie as good as The Stepford Wives deserves better than this.